I miss that look in the NE - we can’t do that here with the small rocks because St. Augustine grass grows toward things, not straight up. It has little “runners” and the tiny rocks make it very hard to use a weed-eater to keep the lawn manicured. We tend to use larger rocks or paving stones that won’t go flying if the trimmer hits them.
i really like the look she has planned out, it has an optional water feature etc. we will have to do it in stages, because of the expense. but, of course, you know i am thinking, what with the end times imminent, what’s the point! LOL!